Secwépemc Language Fluency

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Secwépemc Language Fluency

Credential Type

Certificate / Diploma

Credits

33.0 / 66.0

Program Duration

1 year / 2 years

Format

Full-Time / Part-Time

Offered

Varies

Delivery Location

In Community

The Secwépemc Language Fluency Certificate & Diploma programs are foundational and innovative programs with a focus on Secwepemc Language content in the language fluency curriculum.

OVERVIEW

The TRC report calls to action for post-secondary institutions to create university and college degree programs in Aboriginal languages. In reaction to this NVIT, as a member of the Indigenous Language Fluency Consortium, designed this curriculum to meet the community demands to retain language fluency in community members.

The Indigenous Language Fluency Degree framework is designed to meet Indigenous community language standards as well as academic standards to ensure that NVIT graduates are successful and effective fluent language speakers in their respective communities.

The program is unique in that it emphasizes the language fluency, knowledge and skills relevant to all the worldview of Indigenous communities. Developing Indigenous Language Fluency is at a critical stage with a high need for qualified fluent speakers particularly in the Indigenous communities across the country.

For more information, Please Contact:

Melpetkwe Matthew (she, her), BSc, MA, PhD Candidate (ABD)
Chief Atahm School | Research Coordinator
Stselxmems r Secwepemc | Program Coordinator and Student Support
Website: www.chiefatahm.com Email: atahm.research@gmail.com

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 graduation, Mature Student status, or equivalent.

NVIT is committed to ensuring education is accessible to all people. Students who do not meet program requirements should contact the Department Coordinator or an NVIT Academic Planner regarding upgrading opportunities.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Certificate

Course Code	Course Title	Code
SECW 110	Secwépemc Language: Pronunciation – Learning the Sounds	3.0
SECW 120	Secwépemc Everyday Social Language	3.0
SECW 130	Secwépemc Language Entry Tools: Introduction to Full Immersion	3.0
INLG 180	Dynamics of Indigenous Language Shift	3.0
SECW 111	Secwépemc Pronunciation – Root Sounds	3.0
SECW 121	Secwépemc Everyday Action & Interaction	3.0
SECW 131	Special Topics: Secwépemc Immersion	3.0
INLG 181	Issues, Principles and Practices in Language Revitalization	3.0
SECW 112	Introduction to Writing Secwépemc	3.0
SECW 122	Secwépemc Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context I	3.0
SECW 132	Secwépemc Interpersonal Interactions through Immersion Learning	3.0

Diploma

Course Code	Course Title	Code
SECW 210	Secwépemc Linguistics/Literacy	3.0
SECW 220	Secwépemc Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context II	3.0
SECW 230	Secwépemc Connections: Context Through Immersion Learning	3.0
INLG 164	Ways of Knowing: Secwépemc Social Foundations	3.0
SECW 211	Secwépemc Translation / Transliteration	3.0
SECW 221	Secwépemc Structure and Syntax	3.0
SECW 231	Secwépemc Place and Time: Context Through Immersion Learning	3.0
INLG 264	Ways of Knowing: The Secwépemc Land Culture	3.0
SECW 330	Secwépemc Immersion: Pod/Cohort Learning through Multiple Mentors	6.0
SECW 350	Secwépemc Language Immersion: Introduction to Mentored Special Topics	3.0

CAREER PATHWAYS

Graduates of Indigenous Language Fluency programs will be prepared for employment in many different career areas:

First Nation organizations
Band and Public Schools
Other First Nations’ Organizations
Family and group facilities
Other Organizations (i.e.-tourism)

The Secwépemc Language Fluency Certificate & Diploma is approved by the local language authorities in their respective communities. Successful completion of the program will allow graduates to work with community members and First Nations Organizations.